Does anyone use a recipe to make this into body lotion?
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I used it to make lotion bars. I found the recipe I used on Pinterest. You can also Google recipes. Best of luck.
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Yes melt down with shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil. Pour into container let cool for a day or 2. Or put in fridge for couple hours.
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Yes! I have used it to make lotion, lotion bars, and lip balm. Love it! It does have a rich chocolate scent that is impossible to cover, so don't try. Use Shea butter instead. But the chocolate scent works really well combined with peppermint or orange. Basic recipe is equal parts butter (Shea or Cocoa) and an oil (coconut, olive) with beeswax (amount determines how firm the product will be). Best way to test a recipe is to start with small amounts, place ingredients in a small jelly jar, and heat in a pan of water until everything melts. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes and then stir in essentials oils if using. The jar becomes your storage container, so you don't have any cleanup.
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hardlotion.com/diy-hard-lotion-kit/ has some very good recipes for making several different lotions.
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I use equal parts cocoa butter and coconut oil (room temp or slightly softened in a double boiler). Put in a really good mixer and whip. I use a kitchenaid mixer with the wisk attachment. whip and whip. you an add a bit of almond oil or similar if its too thick. You can even add drops of essential oils but why, when you can smell like chocolate covered coconut? I also melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and add more almond oil to make it a thick liquid. Add turbinado sugar to make it the consistency of wet sand when at room temp. It makes a good body scrub. If its too oily, use it at the start of your shower or bath. I use equal parts cocoa butter and coconut oil (room temp or slightly softened in a double boiler). Put in a really good mixer and whip. I use a kitchenaid mixer with the wisk attachment. whip and whip. you an add a bit of almond oil or similar if its too thick. You can even add drops of essential oils but why, when you can smell like chocolate covered coconut? I also melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and add more almond oil to make it a thick liquid. Add turbinado sugar to make it the consistency of wet sand when at room temp. It makes a good body scrub. If its too oily, use it at the... » Read More I use equal parts cocoa butter and coconut oil (room temp or slightly softened in a double boiler). Put in a really good mixer and whip. I use a kitchenaid mixer with the wisk attachment. whip and whip. you an add a bit of almond oil or similar if its too thick. You can even add drops of essential oils but why, when you can smell like chocolate covered coconut? I also melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and add more almond oil to make it a thick liquid. Add turbinado sugar to make it the consistency of wet sand when at room temp. It makes a good body scrub. If its too oily, use it at the start of your shower or bath. « Show Less
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Yes! I have used it to make lotion, lotion bars, and lip balm. Love it! It does have a rich chocolate scent that is impossible to cover, so don't try. Use Shea butter instead. But the chocolate scent works really well combined with peppermint or orange. Basic recipe is equal parts butter (Shea or Cocoa) and an oil (coconut, olive) with beeswax (amount determines how firm the product will be). Best way to test a recipe is to start with small amounts, place ingredients in a small jelly jar, and heat in a pan of water until everything melts. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes and then stir in essentials oils if using. The jar becomes your storage container, so you don't have any cleanup. Yes! I have used it to make lotion, lotion bars, and lip balm. Love it! It does have a rich chocolate scent that is impossible to cover, so don't try. Use Shea butter instead. But the chocolate scent works really well combined with peppermint or orange. Basic recipe is equal parts butter (Shea or Cocoa) and an oil (coconut, olive) with beeswax (amount determines how firm the product will be). Best way to test a recipe is to start with small amounts, place ingredients in a small jelly jar, and heat in a pan of water until everything melts. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes and then... » Read More Yes! I have used it to make lotion, lotion bars, and lip balm. Love it! It does have a rich chocolate scent that is impossible to cover, so don't try. Use Shea butter instead. But the chocolate scent works really well combined with peppermint or orange. Basic recipe is equal parts butter (Shea or Cocoa) and an oil (coconut, olive) with beeswax (amount determines how firm the product will be). Best way to test a recipe is to start with small amounts, place ingredients in a small jelly jar, and heat in a pan of water until everything melts. Remove from heat, let sit for a few minutes and then stir in essentials oils if using. The jar becomes your storage container, so you don't have any cleanup. « Show Less
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I have and it's a great base when used with beeswax, however the smell is extremely hard to cover. I've used oils like lavender and rosemary to try to overpower but can still smell the cocoa. I have he same problem when I use it in making bar soap as well. It's great for skin but hard to work with the scent.
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I usually combine it with my moisturizer. I haven't tried it afterword but I think it would work.
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I am going to try to make my own too. I know there is a good recipe on wellnessmama.com check it out by doing a search on her site.
1787193
Haven't tried. It is a standard pump like any lotion you buy. It's large for travel. I fill a 2 oz bottle for travel.
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Yes - and I love how easy it is. However, the lotion I use (Cornhuskers Lotion) isn't as thick as some. I would guess you could not use a really thick lotion.
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i wouldnt try it unless u have time and more product for error. i tried with butter cream a few different ways. (frozen, cold, crusted,,,) it didnt work well at all.
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here's what i did, i mixed this into a 1 oz bottle with a dropper using a small funnel: 3/8 tsp powdered C with 4 tsp distilled water, then add 1 tsp glycerine for a more textured feel. you can experiment with how much water vs glycerine (available on amazon). i use that morning and night after cleansing/toning before moisturizing. add a tiny bit more C every time you make a new batch as your skin adapts, but go slowly as too much can burn it.
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I mix it with Shea Butter, Grapeseed oil, vitamin E, Almond oil and heat it in the microwave and mix it. Let it cool for a bit and add Aloe Vera Juice and in a container at least twice the volume use a stick blender and whip it. I actually put the bowl in a larger bowl of ice while I whip it so you can get the consistency of a lotion. All of the ingredients are good for the skin, it depends on how much of each as to the oiliness of it in the end. You could just melt it and add water and whip it I suppose, or maybe glycerin and aloe instead of water. I am still experimenting, but if you are a member of Pinterest there are a lot of actual recipes.
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I pour a small amount onto a cotton ball and dab gently all around the problem area. It's very potent so you don't want to over-saturate the cotton ball and have it dripping everywhere because that could burn if it ended up in the wrong places. I don't use body lotion after, but you could.
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I used it to make lotion. I mixed it with coconut oil and almond oil. I melted the ingredients together then let them cool until the outer part was solid. Then whip it in a mixer.
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Yes, it's perfect for lotion! Just use a double boiler to melt it. Since the beeswax comes in very small pellets it melts super quick! Way better than a beeswax bar!
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Yes, you shouldn't need a lot but it sends on the size of the batch you are making. I use about 5 drops in my body lotion- per 4 oz and it works great in terms of getting the aromatic effect I'm looking for! Good luck!
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Hi - I have done just that on myself and kids. It's a very nice lotion, but you'll go through a bottle quickly if using for full body frequently!
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Yes, it is extremely nourishing thus the more solid consistency. Just rub a little in the palm of your hand and warm it with the other. Apply and enjoy. I just use it at night and let it melt into my skin. Really like these products.
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I actually use it as a body lotion. I do not heat mine. I sometimes even use a litlle on my hair
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Hello, you can use this wonderful butter as is but it is very thick. I use it to create body butter and hair lotion. It was work wonders on my son's eczema. I mix it with coconut oil and other essential oils. I LOVE THIS BUTTER.
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I mix it with Shea Butter, Grapeseed oil, vitamin E, Almond oil and heat it in the microwave and mix it. Let it cool for a bit and add Aloe Vera Juice and in a container at least twice the volume use a stick blender and whip it. I actually put the bowl in a larger bowl of ice while I whip it so you can get the consistency of a lotion. All of the ingredients are good for the skin, it depends on how much of each as to the oiliness of it in the end. You could just melt it and add water and whip it I suppose, or maybe glycerin and aloe instead of water. I am still experimenting, but if you are a member of Pinterest there are a lot of actual recipes. I mix it with Shea Butter, Grapeseed oil, vitamin E, Almond oil and heat it in the microwave and mix it. Let it cool for a bit and add Aloe Vera Juice and in a container at least twice the volume use a stick blender and whip it. I actually put the bowl in a larger bowl of ice while I whip it so you can get the consistency of a lotion. All of the ingredients are good for the skin, it depends on how much of each as to the oiliness of it in the end. You could just melt it and add water and whip it I suppose, or maybe glycerin and aloe instead of water. I am still experimenting, but if you are... » Read More I mix it with Shea Butter, Grapeseed oil, vitamin E, Almond oil and heat it in the microwave and mix it. Let it cool for a bit and add Aloe Vera Juice and in a container at least twice the volume use a stick blender and whip it. I actually put the bowl in a larger bowl of ice while I whip it so you can get the consistency of a lotion. All of the ingredients are good for the skin, it depends on how much of each as to the oiliness of it in the end. You could just melt it and add water and whip it I suppose, or maybe glycerin and aloe instead of water. I am still experimenting, but if you are a member of Pinterest there are a lot of actual recipes. « Show Less